Richard Lariviere is out as University of Oregon president

View full sizeThomas Boyd/The OregonianUniversity of Oregon President Richard Lariviere's contract will not be renewed when it expires in June.

University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere says the state Board of Higher Education will not renew his contract at the end of June.

He sent an email to faculty and students Tuesday night saying he was told Monday he could resign or accept termination.

KATU reports that a rift between Lariviere and the board opened during the last legislative session when he proposed the university form its own governing board and become more financially independent.

Lariviere was hired in July 2009 as the 16th president of the university.

University system Chancellor George Pernsteiner reportedly will discuss the decision at a news conference Wednesday.